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North East England

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond – Derwent Walk loop from Gateshead

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond – Derwent Walk loop from Gateshead

Easy

4.3

(12)

100

riders

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond – Derwent Walk loop from Gateshead

01:39

24.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.35 km

View of the River Tyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up towards Scotswood bridge

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2

6.48 km

Keelman's Way Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

On either end of the bridge you can access either access the cycle paths along the River Derwent or the river-side route (Keelman's Way) to Gateshead. Some of the paths are narrow and could be better maintained. Some care is needed navigating the crossings here.

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3

10.4 km

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Really nice surface for cycling but beware and be considerate to the many walkers

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4

12.0 km

View of the Column of Liberty, Gibside

Highlight • Monument

Seen from the Derwent Walk, its part of Gibside built circa 1750-57 for George Bowes

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5

12.2 km

Thornley Woods–Derwent Walk Junction

Highlight • Forest

Few picnic tables for a rest

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6

12.4 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Derwent Walk follows the route of the Derwent Valley Railway that carried industrial materials across the region. Since its closure, the area has been reclaimed by wildlife and become a haven for cyclists and hikers.

The traffic-free route runs through riverside wetlands, wild meadows, and Derwenthaugh Park.

Tip by

7

15.8 km

Derwenthaugh Fish Pass

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot to catch a moment.

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8

16.7 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

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B

24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

4.26 km

2.05 km

1.66 km

196 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

3.94 km

1.74 km

1.32 km

184 m

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Sunday 28 June

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